Eid al-Fitr 2026 begins amid Iran war tensions

As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, Muslims around the world are getting ready for Eid al-Fitr.

Eid al-Fitr means the feast or festival of breaking the fast. It commemorates the end of Ramadan, when devout Muslims don’t eat or drink from dawn to dusk.

Eid is typically greeted with joy and excitement. It’s marked with congregational prayers and festivities that usually include family visits, gatherings, outings and new…